Politics

Post views: 27 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State chapter, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of veteran sports journalist and distinguished broadcaster, Richard Asiegbu Snr, describing his death as a monumental loss to the Nigerian media and sports community. In a condolence message, Imo SWAN noted that the late Asiegbu Snr was one of …

The All Progressives Congress has distanced itself from the results of the ongoing direct senatorial primaries spread across several states, declaring them unauthorized and in violation of party directives. There is also growing anxiety within political circles over an alleged plan to publish what is described as a “FG list”, with the federal government reportedly expected to unveil a document …

By Ayo Kehinde The ruling All Progressives Congress has concluded senatorial primary elections across the country, with several serving governors, former governors and key federal legislators emerging victorious ahead of the 2027 general elections. The primaries, which took place on Monday, May 18, produced dramatic victories, political upsets and high-profile retirements as party members in several senatorial districts voted to …

Former Governor Yahaya Bello has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary for Kogi Central in a decisive victory on Monday. The direct primary election was conducted across the five local government areas that make up Kogi Central senatorial district. The Returning Officer, Dr Sadiq Mohammed, announced the results at the collation centre in Okene, describing the exercise as …

As the 2027 general elections approach, tensions are rising in Kogi State over who will fly the flag of the All Progressives Congress to represent Kogi East in the Senate. The current senator holding the position, Jibrin Echocho, appears to have drawn battle lines with the state governor, Usman Ododo, over alleged plans to expel him from the probe and …

Post views: 15 By Silvernews The RIFC Foundation will host an intra-school discussion on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for first-year students of Government Technical College Enugu on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 as part of efforts to improve students’ workplace readiness and employability skills. The debate, scheduled in the school auditorium by 8 am, will focus on the theme: “Schools …

Today, we celebrate an extraordinary man whose life journey reflects resilience, excellence, compassion and unusual vision – Ambassador (Dr.) Babatunde Adeyemo, veteran broadcast journalist, seasoned real estate professional, philanthropist and dynamic CEO of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, on the occasion of his 47th birthday. At 47 years old, Ambassador Adeyemo stands as a shining example of what purpose, integrity and …

President Bola Tinubu has condemned as barbaric the alleged killing of one of the abducted teachers from Esiele community in Oyo State, while rescue operations are underway. Bandits invaded Esiele community in Oriire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State on Friday. They abducted staff, students and pupils from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School and LA Primary School. …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed the duo of former governors of Cross River and Kwara States, Liyel Imoke and Abdulfatah Ahmed, to head its principal presidential committee. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Abdullahi said Imoke would head the Presidential Screening Committee and Ahmed the Presidential …

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said government is ready to listen to the pleas of abductors of pupils, students and teachers abducted during attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area, to ensure their safe release.‎‎Makinde stated this on Monday while addressing newsmen at his private residence in Kolapo Ishola Estate, Ibadan, on the kidnapping incident that occurred …